Conformational Studies of Human Salivary Histatin Bound on Hydroxyapatite by Solid State NMR
EMSL Project ID
2028
Abstract
Histatin-5 is a human salivary polypeptide found in the acquired enamel pellicle. The protein is histidine-rich and basic, and possesses at least two important functions: control of hydroxyaapatite (HAP) crystal growth and antimicrobial activity.
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Project type
Capability Research
Start Date
2000-11-29
End Date
2001-04-03
Status
Closed
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